Upper and Early Elementary age cutoffs overlap each other because we have seen 8 year old students ready for the next level, and 9 and 10 year old students who are more comfortable starting with the drag and drop visual interface of Scratch and Minecraft Coding.
Upper Elementary Coding Classes use typing as the main way to program, and so typing speed is also a factor in deciding whether the student should take Early or Upper Elementary Coding Classes. Students should be able to touch type comfortably to get the most out of these classes.
Students who can type on a computer keyboard are able to access a variety of programming languages that coding professionals use.
Python Coding Classes are the most extensive with over 10 different levels from absolute beginner to super advanced. Each class focuses on one coding concept, and the teacher guides the student through various exercises and fun projects to learn that coding concept. Beginner students are introduced to Python, which is a great language for beginners to start “coding like a pro”.
Roblox Classes are also based on project-based learning. The curriculum is similar to the Javascript Gaming class, except at the end of the semester, the students build different games and worlds, all with code in Lua. They will also gain skills in designing and manipulating items and objects in 3D.
Javascript Gaming Classes are based on project-based learning. Students take a whole 8-week semester to create an elaborate video game. Each lesson builds on the previous lesson and in the end the students have a full game with their own custom characters, enemies and surprises.
Ages 5-6
Scratch Junior
Scratch Junior is designed to introduce coding to children ages 5 and above. Students get their own iPad to develop games, music, art and animation.
Learn the fundamentals of coding by programming their own objects, mazes, and more. Using Minecraft Education Edition to maximize learning, not just playing.
Learn the fundamentals of coding by programming their own objects, mazes, and more. Using Minecraft Education Edition to maximize learning, not just playing.
Learn the fundamentals of coding by programming their own objects, mazes, and more. Using Minecraft Education Edition to maximize learning, not just playing.
Learn the fundamentals of coding by programming their own objects, mazes, and more. Using Minecraft Education Edition to maximize learning, not just playing.
Learn the fundamentals of coding by programming their own objects, mazes, and more. Using Minecraft Education Edition to maximize learning, not just playing.
Learn the fundamentals of coding by programming their own objects, mazes, and more. Using Minecraft Education Edition to maximize learning, not just playing.
Scratch is a programming platform developed by MIT specifically to introduce coding to children, and our curriculum navigates students through increasingly challenging projects.
Scratch is a programming platform developed by MIT specifically to introduce coding to children, and our curriculum navigates students through increasingly challenging projects.
Scratch is a programming platform developed by MIT specifically to introduce coding to children, and our curriculum navigates students through increasingly challenging projects.
Scratch is a programming platform developed by MIT specifically to introduce coding to children, and our curriculum navigates students through increasingly challenging projects.
Scratch is a programming platform developed by MIT specifically to introduce coding to children, and our curriculum navigates students through increasingly challenging projects.
Scratch is a programming platform developed by MIT specifically to introduce coding to children, and our curriculum navigates students through increasingly challenging projects.
Using Lua scripting language and Roblox Studio, students learn how to apply their coding knowledge to create unique customizations in the Roblox universe.
Using Lua scripting language and Roblox Studio, students learn how to apply their coding knowledge to create unique customizations in the Roblox universe.
Using Lua scripting language and Roblox Studio, students learn how to apply their coding knowledge to create unique customizations in the Roblox universe.
Using Lua scripting language and Roblox Studio, students learn how to apply their coding knowledge to create unique customizations in the Roblox universe.
Using Lua scripting language and Roblox Studio, students learn how to apply their coding knowledge to create unique customizations in the Roblox universe.
Using Lua scripting language and Roblox Studio, students learn how to apply their coding knowledge to create unique customizations in the Roblox universe.
Penguin Coding's Robotics combine building with Legos with coding that is accessible to our youngest age groups but challenging even for our most advanced students.
Penguin Coding's Robotics combine building with Legos with coding that is accessible to our youngest age groups but challenging even for our most advanced students.
Penguin Coding's Robotics combine building with Legos with coding that is accessible to our youngest age groups but challenging even for our most advanced students.
Penguin Coding's Robotics combine building with Legos with coding that is accessible to our youngest age groups but challenging even for our most advanced students.
Penguin Coding's Robotics combine building with Legos with coding that is accessible to our youngest age groups but challenging even for our most advanced students.
Java is a great language for high school students because it teaches the fundamentals of object oriented programming and it is also the language required for the AP Computer Science A exam.
Java is a great language for high school students because it teaches the fundamentals of object oriented programming and it is also the language required for the AP Computer Science A exam.
Java is a great language for high school students because it teaches the fundamentals of object oriented programming and it is also the language required for the AP Computer Science A exam.
